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On Tuesday, October 2, Montgomery School is hosting Dr. Ken Ginsburg , a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia , to give an overview of the Seven C’s Model of Resilience. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Ginsburg will share communication strategies that position parents to be unwavering positive forces in their children’s lives. Parents will leave the session better prepared to: Build confidence in their children Notice and reinforce their children’s competence Foster the vital connection between parents and children Develop character and a sense of contribution in their children Develop those critical coping strategies that will help their children thrive (and avoid risky behaviors!) even through difficult times Help their children and teens gain control by learning that the privileges they earn are linked to the responsibility they demonstrate. In addition to his position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia...

On Thursday, September 20, the second-to-last day of summer, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (130 East Bridge Street, 610-983-9333) will bid the season a fond farewell with their Smokin’ Summer Send-Off. With a special menu of smoked foods and beers, evocative of classic summer barbecues, the event will take place from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and again on Friday, September 21. “As we gear up for fall – with cooler weather, heartier foods and fuller-flavored beers,” says Head Brewer Tim Stumpf. “This menu features the richness of fall’s food and drink, as well as the best of the summer.” Featured beers, available on a pay-as-you-go basis, will include: Rauchbier, a Bamburg, Germany-style amber lager made with beechwood-smoked malt for a distinct smoked character in both aroma and flavor; Rauchweizenbock, a Bamburg, Germany-style dark, strong wheat ale brewed with just a touch of smoked malt, adding complexity and depth to a subtly fruit-y and chocolate-y beer; Smokin’ Brunette,...

Presented by Gourmet Shows, The 2012 TASTE Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits will undoubtedly quench your thirst and satisfy all your hunger cravings. The event is being held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks from October 12th-14th, 2012. Don’t miss your chance to sample all of the best restaurant foods and wine vendors. There will be over 200 stations to choose from! This year, cooking demonstrations will be led by, Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New York City” and “Bethenny Ever After”, star Bethenny Frankel on Sunday, October 14th. As the star of her new daytime talk show on Fox, “Bethenny,” creator of Skinnygirl Margarita and Skinnygirl Sangria, and author of bestselling books, Naturally Thin, The Skinny Dish, and A Place of Yes, Bethenny will exhibit all of her secrets for mixing the most tasteful yet slimming cocktails and preparing the most delicious, guilt-free foods. In addition, the festival boasts an impressive lineup of celebrity chefs includ...

Beginning at 7:30 on Thursday, September 20th Pepperoncini Phoenixville (184 Bridge Street; 484-924-8429) will present a Five Course Chocolate and Spirit Tasting. Imagine a sip of fine rum paired with a creamy chocolate which presents notes of buttery vanilla goodness. Or a Tennessee whiskey matched with a tropical chocolate that brings the natural honey flavor forward. We call that perfectly balanced. Guests will savor a variety of fine chocolates provided by Bridge Street Chocolates , paired with premium spirits; rum, whiskey, port and more from Capital Spirits. The cost is $32 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, tax and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Pepperoncini (484.924.8429) or Bridge Street Chocolates (610.935.8100). Seating is limited. The event will be hosted by Gail Warner, owner and chocolatier of Bridge Street Chocolates. Warner will be on hand to present each pairing and answer any questions. Located in historic Phoenixville, Bridge Street Cho...

Iron Works Church will be hosting a free concert this Saturday evening. The concert, which will be held at Reeves Park beginning at 6pm, will feature performances by musical guests Jillian Miller , Florida Wayne , and local sensation Emjay . In addition to live music, there will be a moon bounce for the kids, free snacks, and plenty of open space for all to enjoy.

Through October, diners craving fresh Maryland crabs need only to visit their local Wegmans , in Malvern, PA (50 Foundry Way, 484-913-9660), King of Prussia, PA (1 Village Drive, 484-690-3560) and Collegeville, PA (600 Commerce Drive, 484-902-1560), for their fun, seasonal Crab Fest. Working with Maryland’s Harris Crab House , the stores will offer fresh live and steamed blue crabs outside on the patio; guests can pre-order crabs to take home or stay and enjoy the festive atmosphere. “We’ve always been committed to sourcing the finest fresh, local food for our guests – and Harris’ blue crabs are taken from the water, put into their truck and literally driven right to our door, where we steam them and pour them out on picnic tables for Crab Fest,” says Kathy Haines, director of Wegmans in-store restaurants and Market-Cafes. “We’re bringing the best of the Chesapeake Bay inland and offering the tastiest, freshest crabs available.”

On Saturday, September 29, 2012 over 150 racers, walkers and kids will participate in the Fourteenth Annual Kimberton Run . This 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kid's Run will again take place on a perfect day for running in lovely East Pikeland Township in Chester County, PA. This is a great run or walk through the beautiful countryside of East Pikeland including over an historical covered bridge. Be sure to stay after the race for the awarding of trophies and the drawing for many great door prizes. For more information or to register, visit them at kimbertonrun.com .